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By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia Reviewing the structure of your investment portfolio is an important and ongoing task that should ideally be undertaken at least once a year. Doing so ensures

If you’re thinking about selling your home and downsizing, consider the pros and cons. Check if selling your home affects your government benefits. Consider the costs and your needs before you downsize Take time to

By Beatrice Yeo, Economist, Vanguard Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia has recently made an unprecedented change to the way it targets inflation. The bank’s mandate is to use monetary policy to keep a lid

Today, employees at age 40 are at a mid-point in their careers, making it a natural time to take stock and plan for the future. People in their late thirties or early forties might not

A way to utilise the equity in your home. Many Australians own homes that are now worth far more than they still owe on their mortgages. With a home equity loan, you can unlock that

A permanent injury or illness can make it difficult or impossible to return work. TPD  insurance can provide a financial safety net to help support you and your family, and pay for medical and rehabilitation

Financial wellbeing has become the big buzzword in recent years. It seems like everyone is talking about it, even the banks. There’s a good reason for this, especially after the events of this year.  According

So, you’re thinking of buying your first residential investment property? There are a few things to consider before making the move. Here are our top 10 tips for avoiding potential difficulties and ensuring success. 1.

For investors, it can be better to travel than to arrive. The last year has been characterised by unremittingly gloomy headlines but a counter-intuitively buoyant stock market. This is puzzling for many, but even experienced

Australia’s superannuation market is rapidly maturing, with 65% of Australia’s $2.8 trillion super assets sitting in the hands of fund members aged 50 years and older. Balances on average are also increasing and, with Australia